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Simple Breakfast Tacos for Camping
Simple Breakfast Tacos for Camping

Is there any better way to start the day than with some spicy breakfast tacos? If there is, I don’t know about it. They are so easy and versatile, you will want to keep this as a camp staple.

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BreakfastMelanie KosachNovember 2, 2017
Campfire Foil Pack Recipes, Ideas and Guide
Campfire Foil Pack Recipes, Ideas and Guide

Looking for some ideas for your next hobo pack? This is a step-by-step guide to what flavors and combinations might work best, but the possibilities are endless.

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DinnerMelanie KosachNovember 2, 2017
Best Campfired Bison BBQ Onion Burger
Best Campfired Bison BBQ Onion Burger

Not your ordinary burger, this is best served when you’ve just landed to basecamp from a high peak or at a beach after an epic surf session. It’s best served with a craft beer for emphasis on chill time.

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LunchMelanie KosachNovember 2, 2017
Healthy Backpacker's Chia Banana Oatmeal
Healthy Backpacker's Chia Banana Oatmeal

Pump up your daily oatmeal routine with this banana version. It comes out tasting like banana bread and will leave you full until lunch.

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BreakfastMelanie KosachNovember 2, 2017backpacking, oatmeal, recipes, recipe, foodie, hiking, camping, food, trailfood
Lightweight Trail Pancakes with Lemon and Blueberries
Lightweight Trail Pancakes with Lemon and Blueberries

This pancake had me at hello. Lemon and blueberry are a winning combo, so I would jump on this one for your next outing.

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BreakfastMelanie KosachNovember 2, 2017
Fresh Catch PNW Foraged Dungeness Crab Cakes
Fresh Catch PNW Foraged Dungeness Crab Cakes

Did you just land onto shore with a load of crab? These cakes are a decadent use of your catch and are best served up with a glass of buttery chardonnay.

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Lunch, DinnerMelanie KosachNovember 2, 2017
Angler's Healthy Light and Bright Fish Tacos
Angler's Healthy Light and Bright Fish Tacos

Looking for a use for your current catch? Everyone loves fish tacos and if they don’t, they haven’t tried these.

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Lunch, DinnerMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017fishing, fish, tacos, recipe, outdoors, camping
Easiest Classic Camp Chili with Backpacker's Lightweight Option
Easiest Classic Camp Chili with Backpacker's Lightweight Option

Chili and camping go together like PB&J. This is a great base recipe, but also leaves room for interpretation. Don't be afraid to add in other flavors and spice to your liking.

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Dinner, LunchMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017chili, camping, backpacking, hiking, outdoors, recipe
Deliciously Easy Clam Chowder for Camping
Deliciously Easy Clam Chowder for Camping

Is there anything more PNW than chowder? This decadent recipe is best served with a view of the ocean in a sandy camp.

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Lunch, DinnerMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017chowder, recipe, clams
Campfired Vegetarian Nachos with All The Fixins
Campfired Vegetarian Nachos with All The Fixins

For all the veg heads out there, this is a great basecamp meal when you’re not in the mood to spend the next hour cooking. It can also be served as an appetizer for a camp crowd or at your lock-in cabin retreat.

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Snack, DinnerMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017recipes, camp, nachos
Freshly Foraged Mussels in a Delicate Curry Broth
Freshly Foraged Mussels in a Delicate Curry Broth

Foraging mussels while backpacking is pretty easy and saves pack weight. Make sure you check up on the shellfish laws and alerts in your area before heading out.

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Dinner, LunchMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017beach, recipe, backpacking, hiking, coastal recipe, coast, Recipes, mussels, outdoors
Backpacker's Lightweight Flax & Berry Quick Camp Oatmeal
Backpacker's Lightweight Flax & Berry Quick Camp Oatmeal

This is an easy and tasty solution to your morning oatmeal game. It’s a super lightweight meal that won't take up any room in your adventure pack.

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BreakfastMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017backpacking, backpacker, breakfast, trail, hiking, food, recipe
Simple Salmon Camp Chowder with Backpacker's Lightweight Option
Simple Salmon Camp Chowder with Backpacker's Lightweight Option

This chowder can be served on or off-grid and is sure to be a satisfying end to your action-packed day.

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Dinner, LunchMelanie KosachMarch 22, 2017salmon, chowder, onion, backpacking, camping
Freshly Foraged Mussels Served in a Elevated White Wine and Garlic Broth
Freshly Foraged Mussels Served in a Elevated White Wine and Garlic Broth

This recipe can be made by foraging mussels or visiting your local fish monger. Being lucky enough to be from the PNW, our options are plentiful, but most cities should stock them in your shellfish case.

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Lunch, Dinner, SnackMelanie KosachMarch 5, 2017Mussels, Recipes, Shellfish, PNW, Coast, Oregon
Trail Food Snack: The Best Raw Lemon Amazeballs
Trail Food Snack: The Best Raw Lemon Amazeballs

Amazeballs. The name says it all. This version is filled with lemony goodness and is a good pick-me-up to get you up that summit.

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SnackMelanie KosachMarch 4, 2017energy, hiking, backpacking, backpacker, lemon, trail, trails, raw, food, recipes, recipe
Decadent Chewy Cherry-Almond Trail Bars
Decadent Chewy Cherry-Almond Trail Bars

These are a healthy and decadent trail bar that pairs tangy dried cherries with smooth and. velvety coconut oil.

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Snack, BreakfastMelanie KosachFebruary 25, 2017
Pre-Adventure Tummy Soothing Papaya and Mango Smoothie
Pre-Adventure Tummy Soothing Papaya and Mango Smoothie

This sunny healer coats the stomach with papaya, a proven remedy for stomach pain. This is a great start to a day that has can tame your tummy for un upcoming adventure.

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BreakfastMelanie KosachJanuary 17, 2017smoothie, stomach, healing, recipe, breakfast
Winter Cremini and Roasted Cauliflower Camper's Stew with Backpacker's Lightweight Option
Winter Cremini and Roasted Cauliflower Camper's Stew with Backpacker's Lightweight Option

This hearty stew is a great fall meal. It's savory notes and health benefits make it a great camp choice for any adventure including your next backpacking trip.

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Lunch, DinnerMelanie KosachJanuary 16, 2017mushroom, cauliflower, backpacker, camping, soup, stew
DIY Backpacker's Lightweight Trail Recipes: Easy Dehydrated Apple Chips
DIY Backpacker's Lightweight Trail Recipes: Easy Dehydrated Apple Chips

Apple chips make an incredibly lightweight snack for the trail or your oatmeal. You can experiment with flavor combos and apple varieties to find your own taste here.

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Snack, BreakfastMelanie KosachOctober 30, 2016apple, backpacking, recipes
Lightweight Backpacker's Smokey Bison and Pumpkin Camp Chili
Lightweight Backpacker's Smokey Bison and Pumpkin Camp Chili

Backpacking chili that’s loaded with flavor and texture. This is a unique version of chili filled with fall flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

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DinnerMelanie KosachOctober 30, 2016backpacker, meals, recipes, chili, pumpkin
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